Local poets to honor John Hightower in reading of his works

Marty Hightower (right) visits with her husband John Hightower at The Newport in Newport News earlier this year. John Hightower was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in February 2012.

Marty Hightower (right) visits with her husband John Hightower at The Newport in Newport News earlier this year. John Hightower was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in February 2012. (Kaitlin McKeown / Daily Press)

Marty Hightower (right) visits with her husband John Hightower at The Newport in Newport News earlier this year. John Hightower was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in February 2012.